Overview

• Misha Agarwal, a 24-year-old influencer with over 358,000 Instagram followers, died by suicide on April 24, days before her 25th birthday.
• Her family revealed she was deeply depressed and felt worthless after a decline in her Instagram follower count, which she saw as central to her career and identity.
• Misha had set personal goals of reaching 1 million Instagram followers and 10 lakh YouTube subscribers, which were reflected on her phone wallpaper.
• Family members tried to console her by reminding her of her LLB degree, her preparation for judicial exams, and her talents beyond social media, but she remained consumed by online validation.
• Public reactions have been mixed, with some expressing sympathy for her struggles and others questioning whether the family's explanation fully accounts for her death.